We might think that Banana and Date are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Banana and Date Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Banana and Date is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Banana and Date with peel is 95.29 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 89.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Banana and Date belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Banana and Date is Zingiberales and Arecales respectively. Banana belongs to Musaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.